Jason Cannon (HWT)Jason Cannon is the Editor of Commercial Carrier Journal. He has a Class A CDL and is a graduate of the Porsche Sport Driving School. Reach him at [email protected].PerspectivesThe premium of efficiencyThe same Shreveport, La. manufacturing facility where General Motors previously built the Hummer H3 and its Chevy Colorado is set to usher in a new wave of fuel efficiency. Elio Motors has unveiled its new 0.9 liter, 3-cylinder engine prototype. And the car with a goal of up to 84 MPG and a projected top speed […]March 10, 2015VocationalPete will debut AWD Model 567Peterbilt says it will debut an all-wheel drive Model 567 in April. Robert Woodall, Peterbilt Assistant General Manager of Sales and Marketing, says the new all-wheel drive Model 567 “will help customers go off-road in tough conditions with ample traction, power and maneuverability they can rely on.” All-wheel drive is available for the Model 567 in […]March 9, 2015ProductsGoodyear offers glimpse into future of tire techThe Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company unveiled two concept tires at this week’s 85th Geneva International Motor Show. Though the two tires are concept products, the futuristic technologies stretch the imagination and provide a glimpse of what practical innovations may be on the horizon, the company says. The first concept – named “BHO3” – offers […]March 8, 2015TrucksIsuzu beginning production of N-Series dieselsIsuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. has begun production for its line of 2015 and 2016 N-Series diesel models. The diesel-powered 2016 NPR-HD, NPR-XD, NQR and NRR meet stringent new EPA greenhouse gas emissions standards a full year before they go into effect. These models, as well as the 2015 NPR ECO-MAX, offer upgraded interiors, […]March 5, 2015VocationalStahl launches first polymer service bodyStahl, in a partnership with United Plastic Fabricating, unveiled at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis this week the segment’s first polymer composite service body. The Razorback features a high impact polypropylene service body mounted on a steel or aluminum sub-frame and is available in a variety of line, aerial and service body configurations, including custom configurations. […]March 5, 2015HomeKiessling Transit to deploy 35 hydraulic hybrid systemsKiessling Transit has purchased 35Lightning Hybrids hydraulic hybrid systems, which the company says demonstrated improvements of 30 percent in fuel efficiency and significantly reduced NOx emissions during a year-long pilot program with the leading Massachusetts-based transportation company. Kiessling Transit’s 2015 and 2016 model year Ford E450 chassis and Elkhart Coach bodies, will have the Lightning Hybrids […]March 5, 2015TrucksHino rolling out Class 4 truckHino Trucks announced this week its intent to branch out into the Class 4 segment with its Hino 155 model. With the 155’s unveiling at the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis this week, Hino Trucks now offers product ranging from class 4 through class 7. The 155 model has a GVWR of 14,500 lbs and is powered […]March 4, 2015Class 3-6Mercedes launches new mid-size commercial vanMercedes-Benz Vans USA introduced Wednesday its new mid-size commercial van, Metris. Metris will arrive at U.S. dealers in October, and is the U.S. and Canadian sibling to Mercedes’ Vito, which will remain the mid-size commercial van for all other global markets. Mathias Geisen, general manager product management & marketing for Mercedes-Benz Vans USA, says Metris fills a […]March 4, 2015Class 3-6Utilimaster debuts new walk-in van on Ford chassisUtilimaster Corporation Tuesday launched a new fuel-efficient walk-in van called the Velocity. John Forbes, president of Utilimaster, says the van offers a walk-in van capability on a Euro van chassis. Velocity, built on a Ford Transit cutaway chassis, made its debut during the 2015 Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. Forbes says Velocity allows full stand-up […]March 4, 2015HomeSortimo releasing new van packagesSortimo says it will release this week new van interior vocational packages and accessories at the 2015 Work Truck Show, built off the company’sExxpand product launch in 2014. As part of the Exxpand line of products, Sortimo by Knapheide has developed ProPaxx vocational packages for Plumbing/HVACR, Electrical, and General Service applications. ProPaxx packages are designed […]March 3, 2015Previous PagePage 37 of 102Next PageTop StoriesBusinessKandel Transport acquired by Nagle CompaniesThe now-combined Ohio-based reefer fleet features 115 tractors and 200 trailers.BusinessMarten Transport CEO stepping down, Randy Marten to returnRegulationsU.S. 'pausing' work visas for commercial truck driversBusinessLandstar seeking potential Mexico exitFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
